Power Rack on UPR K Member Clerance Issues

[plum819]

Just went to put on my reman power steering rack on my new UPR K member.Realized the rack is rubbing up against the the motor mount portion of the K member on the passengers side. it wont allow the rack to fully seat on that side. Its on the peg but it is pushed out an 1/8 to a 1/4 inch more than the drivers side. Im wondering how critical it is. I hate to grind into the K member I dont know how much housing I can grind into on the rack before I break through. Im just wondering if it would affect the steering if I leave it as is.

 

[giddyup306]

If it were me I'd return it and get a different rack.

 

[Rick 91GT]

You can grind the k member, ive seen that issue before even with a manual rack.

How old is the kmember...

 

[Sharad]

yeah, if the previous rack fit, I'd try to get a different rack. Otherwise, you could clearance the rack and the k-member a little bit, but I'd consider that a last resort.

 

[reldla1996]

Offset rack bushings could move it to one side or the other, a 1/4" or so, if that is enough to clear.

 

[giddyup306]

You can grind the k member, ive seen that issue before even with a manual rack.

Just out of curiosity, what brand manual steering rack has clearance issues?

 

[plum819]

I got the K memeber brand new in Nov. The rack I got is an advanced Auto reman. It is 2.25 turn rack. maybee I will try the 2.5 turn rack and see if that canges anything. I checked to see if offset bushings would help.No luck.

 

[plum819]

I lied. It is a Fenco 2.5 turn rack. Auto Zone carries a 2.25 rack. Maybee I will try that next.

 

[Rick 91GT]

I had a Flaming River hit the old style k-member and had to grind a tiny notch for clearance.

 

[2000xp8]

If it's a reman rack, it's probably built from an original. Which means it should be no different.
I'd return the k member.

 

[Sharad]

If it's a reman rack, it's probably built from an original. Which means it should be no different.
I'd return the k member.

That's not necessarily true. First question is, did the original rack fit on this k-member?

I suspect that the problem is with the steering rack because I've owned several of these UPR k-members and haven't had any problems with the rack clearance.

 

[giddyup306]

I had a Flaming River hit the old style k-member and had to grind a tiny notch for clearance.

Good thing I have a QA1 then.

That's not necessarily true. First question is, did the original rack fit on this k-member?

I suspect that the problem is with the steering rack because I've owned several of these UPR k-members and haven't had any problems with the rack clearance.

I completely agree with you. Several aftermarket companies use their own castings rather than the original. With cars that are 25+ years old, I'd imagine that they might be running out of cores...

Biggest thing is that in the picture, it looks like the collar is bigger than the OE rack.

 

[Rick 91GT]

The racks vary from brand to brand, I personally own a UPR that clears just fine with my flaming river. We also have one on my fathers 93 Cobra, oem rack...no problem.

If the UPR stuff was junk, I wouldnt sell them

 

[plum819]

I will go shopping for a different rack. That sounds like the easiest plan. I never had the old rack on this K frame. I just figured while I had the thing ripped apart I would replace the rack and rebuild the pump. Maybee I screwed up. Nothing I do is ever easy.

 

[giddyup306]

If the UPR stuff was junk, I wouldnt sell them

I know, I know. I was just messing with you.

Funny thing is I had my K-member out earlier today since I have the engine out, and Matt blew two load sensors on his dyno... I figured now would be a good time to take everything out and clean and paint the engine bay...

Anywho, I have app. 80 acres between the rack and the frame. You can't see it in the picture, but after looking at the OP, they racks are mounted different. I wonder why UPR did it the way they did.

 

[Rick 91GT]

Yeah you do have a ton of room, my new UPR rack has even more since it doesnt have the motor mount pads ....motor plates and a 32v.
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Plum, are you using offset rack mounts, youll need them and it will give you some clearance.

 

[plum819]

I was up in the air on the offset bushings. I have a bumpsteer kit.

 

[Rick 91GT]

Youll need the offset bushings, depending on how the car sits the bumpsteer kit is a nice addition.

 

[plum819]

Thanks. I will get some.Here I thought the bushings were not a big deal and the bumpsteer was a must. As you can tell this is my first time doing a Tubular K member and coil over.

 

[giddyup306]

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Sent. Just shoot me a text before you call. If I don't recognize the number, I don't answer.